Parys Impact MTB Series #1
Sat 4 Mar 2023 @ Venterskroon, North West


Organiser
Trail Hunter Events

Imagine an asteroid the size of Table Mountain, heading for Earth at an estimated speed of 20 km per second. This is what happened in the Free State 2 Billion years ago. On impact, it created a crater around 160–300 km across. The meteorite impact is the oldest and largest known meteorite impact structure on earth which is still visible today.

Known as the Vredefort Dome, it is declared a world heritage site and the perfect setting for mountain bike racing. The route follows the banks of the third largest river in South Africa, the Vaal River. The non-technical gravel route is in perfect condition thanks to the local farmers.

Riders can expect a wide range of scenery and challenges in our new 4 part series, Impact.

The race is gravel bike friendly. 

Series Dates:

  • 4 March
  • 17 June
  • 16 July
  • 2 September

Event Date: 4 March 2023

Registration: 06H30

Start Time: 08H00

Day entries available

Distances & Entry fee:


60Km - R250    Marked Route

84Km - R300    Marked Route

129Km - R350  GPS - Navigation only

167Km - R400  GPS - Navigation only


Fully Stocked Water Points:


  • 60Km   - 3 
  • 84Km   - 3
  • 129Km - 4
  • 167Km - 5 


Routes and profiles:

167Km Route


129Km Route


84Km Route



60Km Route


Accommodation

Thabela Thabeng – Be Happy In The Moutains

Paradyskloof Farm – Vredefort Dome Guest Farm



Venue: Thabela Thabeng

Driving directions

  • From Johannesburg take the N1 South and pass through the Grasmere Toll Plaza
  • Approximately 60 km further take the Parys / Sasolburg turn-off to Parys
    (R59 to Parys 20 km).
  • Enter the Town and keep in the right lane
  • Follow the Potchefstroom road signs
  • At the traffic light(c/o Breë and Van Coller Streets) turn right and cross the Vaal River
  • Proceed about 2 km and turn left on the R53 to Potchefstroom
  • Travel 10 km and take the turn-off to Venterskroon
  • Travel 10 km and Thabela Thabeng will be on your left.
Parys Impact MTB Series #1

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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event

Class Distance Price (pp)
60km 60 km R 250.00
84km 84 km R 300.00
129km 129 km R 350.00
166km 166 km R 400.00

Event location
Thabela Thabeng, Venterskroon

Route information
  • From Johannesburg take the N1 South and pass through the Grasmere Toll Plaza
  • Approximately 60 km further take the Parys / Sasolburg turn-off to Parys
    (R59 to Parys 20 km).
  • Enter the Town and keep in the right lane
  • Follow the Potchefstroom road signs
  • At the traffic light(c/o Breë and Van Coller Streets) turn right and cross the Vaal River
  • Proceed about 2 km and turn left on the R53 to Potchefstroom
  • Travel 10 km and take the turn-off to Venterskroon
  • Travel 10 km and Thabela Thabeng will be on your left.
Coordinates -26.8609349, 27.2875831
Address Buffelskloof farm Vredefort Dome, Parys, 9585
City Venterskroon
Province North West